Judge Jason Pulliam
Individual Rules, Standing Orders & Policies
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Page & Word Limits1 rule
Checked against the court's document on Oct 4, 2026Mandatory
The claims-or-defenses statement for voir dire must be no longer than one-half page and double-spaced.
(2) A statement of the party’s claims or defenses to be used by the court in conducting voir dire. The statement shall be no longer than one-half page with type double-spaced.
Voir Dire Statement
1 pages
Document Format Requirements7 rules
Checked against the court's document on Oct 4, 2026Important
Exhibit binders should identify the case style and number and distinguish the plaintiff’s notebook from the defendant’s.
The binders should be labeled with the style of the case, case number, and should distinguish whether it is “Plaintiff’s Exhibit Notebook” or “Defendant’s Exhibit Notebook.”
Checked against the court's document on Oct 4, 2026Important
Proposed jury instructions, verdict forms, and proposed findings and conclusions should be provided in Microsoft Word and emailed to the listed address.
Yes. Proposed jury instructions, verdict forms and/or proposed finds of fact and conclusions of law should be provided in Microsoft Word and emailed to 9 758659.1 ===== PAGE 10 ===== magda_muzza@txwd.uscourts.gov.
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Exhibits must be placed in three-ring binders.
Exhibits are to be placed in three-ring binders.
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The exhibit binder must include an index and tabs to locate exhibits.
The binder must contain an index and tabs to locate the exhibits.
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Proposed jury instructions, verdict forms, and proposed findings and conclusions should be submitted in Microsoft Word by email to the specified Courtroom Deputy address.
Yes. Proposed jury instructions, verdict forms and/or proposed finds of fact and conclusions of law should be provided in Microsoft Word and emailed to magda_muzza@txwd.uscourts.gov.
DOCX
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All case citations shall use the appropriate Westlaw citation, not Lexis citation.
Summary: Case citations must use Westlaw format, not Lexis.
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The facts set forth in any motion shall be stated in separately numbered paragraphs with citation to a particular pleading or other part of the record supporting the party’s statement. All positions and statements contained in the body of any motion or any responses must contain specific cites to the record supporting the party’s statement. The Court will not search the record for evidence and may not consider any evidence that is not specifically cited in the parties’ briefs.
Summary: Motions must include numbered paragraphs with specific record citations.
Document Filing Requirements30 rules
Checked against the court's document on Oct 4, 2026Mandatory
Letter briefs are not permitted; requests for relief must be made by motion, and letter briefs or advisories seeking relief will be dismissed or stricken.
Letter briefs are not permitted. A party who seeks any form of relief shall file the request in the form of a motion. Any letter brief or advisory seeking relief shall be dismissed or stricken.
Document Type
Motion
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Any request for relief must be filed as a motion.
A request for any form of relief must be filed in the form of a motion.
Document Type
Request For Relief
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Motions must include a certificate of conference and state the reason for any lack of agreement; omission may result in dismissal.
Yes. The local rules so require and failing to include a certificate of the conference and the reason for no agreement, may result in the motion being dismissed for failure to comply with the local rules.
Document Type
Motion
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Objections to exhibit admissibility must be exchanged and submitted seven days before the final pretrial conference.
Objections to the admissibility of any exhibits must be exchanged and submitted 7 days before the final pretrial conference.
Document Type
Exhibit Objections
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Letter briefs are prohibited; requests for relief must be made by motion, and letter briefs or advisories seeking relief will be dismissed or stricken.
Letter briefs are not permitted. A party who seeks any form of relief shall file the request in the form of a motion. Any letter brief or advisory seeking relief shall be dismissed or stricken.
Document Type
Letter Brief
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A letter brief or advisory requesting relief will be dismissed or stricken.
Any letter brief or advisory requesting relief shall be dismissed or stricken.
Document Type
Letter Brief Or Advisory
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Counsel must submit deposition designations by page and line, except for testimony used only for impeachment.
Counsel must submit to the Court designation by reference to page and line of the testimony to be offered (except those to be used for impeachment only).
Document Type
Deposition Designation
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Exhibit binders must include an index and tabs to locate exhibits.
The binder must contain an index and tabs to locate the exhibits.
Document Type
Exhibit Binder
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Provide one exhibit set for the judge and one for witnesses on the stand.
Provide one set of exhibits for the Judge and one for use by witnesses on the stand.
Document Type
Exhibits
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Before the final pretrial conference, counsel must exchange and provide the Courtroom Deputy with the names of witnesses expected to testify by deposition.
Prior to the final pretrial conference, counsel must exchange and provide Magda Muzza, the Courtroom Deputy, the name of those witnesses whose testimony is expected to be presented by deposition.
Document Type
Deposition Witness List
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Objections not so disclosed, other than objections under Federal Rules of Evidence 402 and 403 shall be deemed waived unless excused by the court for good cause shown.
Summary: Objections not timely disclosed are deemed waived, except objections under Rules 402 and 403, unless the court excuses the failure for good cause.
Document Type
Pretrial Objections
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A motion to exceed the page limit is required, and the proposed pleading must be attached.
Summary: A party seeking to exceed a page limit must move for leave and attach the proposed pleading.
Document Type
Motion
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No. Should you desire oral argument on a motion, such request should be set out in the opening paragraph of the motion.
Summary: A request for oral argument must appear in the opening paragraph of the motion.
Document Type
Motion
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Objections to those portions (citing pages and lines) with supporting authority must be filed at least 7 days prior to the final pretrial conference.
Summary: Objections to deposition-designated portions must cite pages and lines, include supporting authority, and be filed at least seven days before the final pretrial conference.
Document Type
Deposition Objections
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The checklist should be signed by both counsel and filed.
Summary: If the parties use the pretrial checklist, both counsel must sign it and file it.
Document Type
Pretrial Checklist
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Motions should contain specific and detailed factual allegations, and not general assertions. The Court requires motions to include pertinent citation to authorities and a certificate of conference required by Local Rules 7(d)(i) and 7(i).
Summary: Motions to suppress must contain specific, detailed factual allegations rather than general assertions, pertinent legal citations, and a certificate of conference.
Document Type
Motion To Suppress
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File a motion, attach the check list and ask for a hearing.
Summary: To obtain a hearing on contested matters identified using the pretrial checklist, file a motion with the checklist attached and request a hearing.
Document Type
Motion
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The Court will strike any Federal Rule 12(b) Motion to Dismiss if it does not contain the required Certificate of Conference, which may preclude its re-filing given the time limits prescribed in Federal Rule 12(a).
Summary: Motion to Dismiss without Certificate of Conference will be struck and may not be refiled.
Document Type
Motion To Dismiss
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The Court will strike non-dispositive motions that do not include a Certificate of Conference. W.D. Tex. Civ. R. 7(g).
Summary: Non-dispositive motions without Certificate of Conference will be struck.
Document Type
Non Dispositive Motion
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Pursuant to 28 U.S.C. § 1447(b) the removing party(ies) shall supplement the record with all state court pleadings and filings. The supplement shall include the docket sheet from the state court.
Summary: Removing party must file complete state court record including docket sheet within 7 days of removal.
Document Type
State Court Record
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Any motion filed in the state court before removal that still requires resolution in this Court must be re-filed as a new motion in this Court.
Summary: Motions pending in state court at time of removal must be re-filed in federal court.
Document Type
Motion
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The Court requires pretrial objections to the authenticity and admissibility of exhibits. The Court will address all evidentiary objections at the Final Pre-trial Conference. The Court strongly favors the admission of all exhibits at the Pre-trial Conference. A party's failure to address any evidentiary objection at the Pre-trial Conference could be cause for waiver of this objection during trial.
Summary: Pretrial objections to exhibits required; failure to object at pre-trial conference may waive objections at trial.
Document Type
Exhibit
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If this case has been removed on the basis of diversity jurisdiction under 28 U.S.C. § 1332, the removing party has the burden to demonstrate there is complete diversity by properly pleading the citizenship of all parties as discussed previously. Failure to supplement the record with proper citizenship allegations may result in remand of this action by the Court without further notice.
Summary: Removing party must properly plead citizenship of all parties in diversity cases; failure may result in remand without notice.
Document Type
Removal Petition
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The parties should also file a timely joint advisory informing the Court the matter is resolved and withdrawing the applicable motion.
Summary: After a contested motion is resolved, the parties should file a timely joint advisory notifying the Court and withdrawing the motion.
Document Type
Joint Advisory
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If there is no agreement, a response indicating the grounds for opposition must be filed.
Summary: If the parties do not agree to a trial continuance, an opposing response stating the grounds must be filed.
Document Type
Response To Continuance Request
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Should you desire oral argument on a motion, such request should be set out in the opening paragraph of the motion.
Summary: A request for oral argument must appear in the motion’s opening paragraph.
Document Type
Motion
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Motions for summary judgment are highly disfavored in any case in which the Court will serve as the factfinder and in any case asserting a cause of action under the Federal Tort Claims Act in which parties do not have a right to a jury trial under 28 U. S. C. § 2402 and Carlson v. Green, 446 U.S. 14, 22 (1980).
Summary: Summary judgment motions are highly disfavored in bench trials and FTCA cases.
Document Type
Motion For Summary Judgment
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A party should not file a Motion and separate “Memorandum of Law.” The Motion, itself, should include the party’s argument and citation authority supporting the relief it seeks.
Summary: Motion should contain argument and citations; no separate memorandum required.
Document Type
Motion
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Most often, the Court will accept the parties' agreement to use a deposition at trial even though the witness is available.
Summary: Court typically accepts parties' agreement to use depositions at trial even if witness is available.
Document Type
Deposition Agreement
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The Court will conduct a preliminary examination of the jury panel. Following the Court's examination, each side may be allowed the opportunity to examine the panel briefly, provided proposed voir dire questions were properly submitted in accordance with the Court's Final Pre-trial Order.
Summary: Court conducts preliminary voir dire; parties may examine panel if questions submitted per Final Pre-trial Order.
Document Type
Voir Dire Questions
Filing & Service rules
Electronic Filing Rules
The parties must exchange initial disclosures but must not file them with the Court.
Pursuant to the Local Rules, the parties are to exchange them, but NOT file them with the Court.
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Page 3 | Procedures Specific to Civil Cases
Filing Timing and Cure Windows
Proposed jury questionnaires must be provided at least 60 days before trial and may contain no more than 20 questions.
Yes. The proposed questionnaire must be provided no later than 60 days prior to trial. Questionnaires are limited to twenty questions.
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Page 19 | Hearing and Trial Procedures
At least 14 days before the final pretrial conference, counsel must provide the Courtroom Deputy copies of depositions to be used as exhibits and submit page-and-line designations, except for impeachment-only use.
At least fourteen days prior to the final pretrial conference, counsel must provide Magda Muzza, the Courtroom Deputy, with a copy of all depositions to be used as exhibits. Counsel must submit to the Court designation by reference to page and line of the testimony to be offered (except those to be used for impeachment only).
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Page 20 | Hearing and Trial Procedures
The parties are expected to submit the listed pretrial materials two weeks before the final pretrial conference or, if none is set, before trial.
Pursuant to Local Rule 16(e), two weeks prior to the scheduled final pretrial conference or trial if a pretrial conference is not set, the Court expects the parties to submit the following:
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Page 3 | Procedures Specific to Civil Cases
The parties must submit objections to witnesses, deposition testimony, exhibits, or motions in limine one week before the pretrial conference or, if none is set, before trial.
One week before the scheduled pretrial conference or trial if a pretrial conference is not set, the parties must submit their objections to any witness, deposition testimony, exhibit, or motion in limine.
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Page 4 | Procedures Specific to Civil Cases
The parties should confer and submit joint proposed jury instructions and verdict forms two weeks before the pretrial conference or, if none is set, before trial.
Additionally, the parties should meet, confer, and submit a joint proposed set of jury instructions and verdict forms two weeks before the scheduled pretrial conference or trial if a pretrial conference is not set.
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Page 4 | Procedures Specific to Civil Cases
Objections to deposition-designated portions must be filed at least seven days before the final pretrial conference.
Objections to those portions (citing pages and lines) with supporting authority must be filed at least 7 days prior to the final pretrial conference.
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If the parties do not submit a proposed scheduling order within the Court’s 30-day deadline, the Court will issue its own order.
Failure to submit a proposed scheduling order within the Court’s thirty (30) day deadline will result in the Court issuing its own order.
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Page 13 | General Pretrial Matters
Service and Proof of Service Rules
Counsel must provide the Courtroom Deputy copies of all depositions to be used as exhibits at least 14 days before the final pretrial conference.
At least fourteen days prior to the final pretrial conference, counsel must provide Magda Muzza, the Courtroom Deputy, with a copy of all depositions to be used as exhibits.
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Exhibits must be exchanged with opposing parties at least two weeks before the final pretrial conference.
Exhibits must be exchanged with opposing parties at least two weeks prior to the final pretrial conference.
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For jury trials, parties should exchange demonstrative aids no later than 24 hours before use.
To avoid bench conferences in a jury trial, no later than 24 hours prior to its use, the parties should exchange any item it intends to use in the presence of the jury as a demonstrative aid, regardless whether the party intends to move for its admission.
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Before the final pretrial conference, counsel must exchange and provide the Courtroom Deputy the names of witnesses expected to testify by deposition.
Prior to the final pretrial conference, counsel must exchange and provide Magda Muzza, the Courtroom Deputy, the name(s) of any witness(es) whose testimony is expected to be presented by deposition.
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Exhibit admissibility objections must be exchanged and submitted seven days before the final pretrial conference.
Objections to the admissibility of any exhibits must be exchanged and submitted 7 days before the final pretrial conference.
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Give the opposing party notice of the expected filing’s timing when seeking a temporary restraining order or other expedited relief.
Notice should be given to the opposing party of the timing of the expected filing.
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Page 2 | Contacting the Court
Courtesy Copy Requirements
A courtesy copy is required only for emergency motions or pleadings filed within 48 hours of a scheduled hearing.
Only for emergency motions or when the pleading is filed within 48 hours of a hearing scheduled in the case.
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Page 17 | Motions Practice
Courtesy copies are requested only for emergency motions.
Only for emergency motions.
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Page 5 | Motions Practice
Sealing & Redaction Procedures
Sealing filings is disfavored; redaction preferred; court approval required for sealing.
The Court disfavors motions to maintain filings under seal, and the Court expects parties to draft such submissions in a manner that does not disclose confidential information. W.D. Tex. Civ. R. 5.2(b). Proper redaction is preferable to sealing a case or a particular filing. Even when filing a document under seal may be warranted, it is better for the sealed document to be an exhibit rather than the entire filing. If a party wishes to file a pleading, motion, or exhibit under seal, the party must first obtain leave of court by motion with citation to authority supporting the filing under seal. The item will be admitted under seal if the court deems such filing to be necessary.
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Page 2 | 2. GENERAL
Filing Bundling Requirements
The parties should submit agreed jury instructions jointly; disputed instructions should be submitted separately with supporting citations to controlling authority.
Additionally, the parties should meet, confer, and submit a joint proposed set of jury instructions and verdict forms two weeks before the scheduled pretrial conference or trial if a pretrial conference is not set. Any instruction that counsel cannot agree upon should be submitted separately with appropriate citations to controlling authority supporting those instructions.
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Page 4 | Procedures Specific to Civil Cases
All pretrial submissions should be submitted simultaneously.
All submissions should be submitted simultaneously.
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Page 4 | Procedures Specific to Civil Cases
Dispositive and non-dispositive motions should not be combined in one filing.
Dispositive and non-dispositive motions should not be combined.
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Page 7 | Motions Practice
A motion to dismiss and an answer must not be combined in one filing.
Do not combine a motion to dismiss and an answer in one filing.
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Page 7 | Motions Practice
A response and a motion must not be combined in one filing.
Similarly, do not combine a response and a motion in one filing.
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Page 7 | Motions Practice
Motions generally must not be combined in one filing, except when motions of the same type seek alternative relief.
In general, do not combine motions in one filing unless the motions are of the same type but seek alternative relief, such as a motion to dismiss for lack of jurisdiction under Rule 12(b)(1) or alternatively for failure to state a claim under Rule 12(b)(6).
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Page 7 | Motions Practice
A motion to dismiss must not be characterized as a motion for summary judgment in the alternative.
A motion to dismiss should not be characterized as a motion for summary judgment in the alternative.
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Page 7 | Motions Practice
Pre-Motion Conference Requirements
Scheduling matters in civil cases must be requested by motion.
Any scheduling in a civil case must be requested by motion.
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Page 1 | Contacting the Court
Only one motion for summary judgment is allowed.
Only one motion for summary judgment is allowed.
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Page 7 | Motions Practice
A request for an expedited hearing in a civil case should be made by motion.
Any such request should be made by motion.
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Page 2 | Contacting the Court
In cases not referred to a Magistrate Judge, requests to modify scheduling orders should be made by motion.
In cases not referred to a Magistrate Judge, any such request should be made by motion.
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Page 2 | General Pretrial Procedures
If a scheduling-order modification is not agreed, the opposing party should respond to the motion to modify.
If the modification is not agreed, the opposing party should file a response to any motion to modify.
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Page 2 | General Pretrial Procedures
The court does not accept briefing beyond the motion, response, and reply.
No.
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Page 6 | Motions Practice
Adjournment & Extension Requirements
In cases not referred to a magistrate judge, an extension to answer a complaint requires an agreed motion and proposed order.
In cases not referred to a magistrate judge, any extension to answer a complaint requires an agreed motion and proposed order.
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Page 6 | Motions Practice
A request to continue a trial date must be made by motion after a good-faith conference with opposing counsel.
Any request for a trial dateto be continued must be made by motion filed with the Court following a good faith conference with opposing counsel.
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Page 8 | Hearing and Trial Procedures
Agreed requests for an extension of time must be submitted by joint motion.
No. Agreed requests for extension of time must be submitted by joint motion.
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Page 18 | Motions Practice
A motion to continue trial must be filed before the scheduling-order deadline for pretrial submissions; late motions are not tolerated absent an emergency and may require a hearing to show good cause.
If a continuance of trial is needed the motion must be filed prior to the pretrial submissions deadlines set in the Court’s scheduling order. With the exception of an emergency, late motions will not be tolerated and may result in a motion hearing in order for counsel to show good cause as to the late request.
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Page 19 | Hearing and Trial Procedures
In cases not referred to a Magistrate Judge, request a scheduling-order modification by motion; the opposing party should respond if the request is not agreed.
In cases not referred to a Magistrate Judge, any such request should be made by motion. The Court will approve, in most instances, an agreed modification. If the modification is not agreed, the opposing party should file a response to any motion to modify.
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Page 13 | General Pretrial Matters
The parties may stipulate to discovery extensions without court approval.
Discovery extensions may be stipulated to between the parties without any need for court approval.
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Page 6 | Motions Practice
Chambers Communication Rules
Do not contact the Judge’s law clerks directly.
Please do not contact the Judge’s law clerks directly.
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Page 1 | Contacting the Court
Do not generally inquire about motion status; if necessary for case management, contact Missy Kauffman after four months.
Generally, no. The Court will address all pending motions in a timely manner appropriate to management of the Court’s docket. If otherwise necessary for case management, after four months, you may contact Missy Kauffman.
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Page 2 | Contacting the Court
Contact Missy Kauffman about procedural matters not addressed by the cited rules or scheduling order.
For procedural matters that cannot be answered by the Federal Rules of Procedure, Local Rules, or the Judge’s Scheduling Order, please contact Missy Kauffman.
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Page 1 | Contacting the Court
Transcript requests or questions should be directed to the court reporter by phone or email.
Yes. Any requests or questions regarding transcripts should be made with court reporter Angela Hailey at (210) 244-5048 or Angela_Hailey@txwd.uscourts.gov
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Page 16 | Facilities and Technology
After a contested motion is resolved, notify the courtroom deputy in a timely manner and file a timely joint advisory stating that the matter is resolved.
Please contact Magda Muzza, Courtroom Deputy, at (210) 244-5021, or magda_muzza@txwd.uscourts.gov in a timely manner after the contested motion is resolved. The parties should also file a timely joint advisory asserting the matter is resolved.
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The parties must notify the Court when an evidentiary sentencing hearing is requested, contacting the courtroom deputy by phone or email.
The parties are required to notify the Court if an evidentiary hearing is requested. Contact Magda Muzza, Courtroom Deputy, at (210) 244-5021, or magda_muzza@txwd.uscourts.gov.
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For emergencies, call the Courtroom Deputy first and contact Missy Kauffman if the deputy cannot be reached and immediate assistance is required.
Please first call Magda Muzza, Courtroom Deputy, at (210) 244-5021. If unable to reach Courtroom Deputy and immediate assistance is required, you may contact Missy Kauffman at (210) 244-5183.
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Page 1 | Contacting the Court
Make a courtesy call to the Courtroom Deputy when requesting an expedited hearing in a civil case.
A courtesy call should be made to Magda Muzza, Courtroom Deputy, at (210) 244-5021.
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Page 2 | Contacting the Court
Notify Missy Kauffman in a timely manner after a contested civil motion is resolved.
Please contact Missy Kauffman at (210) 244-5183 or missy_kauffman@txwd.uscourts.gov in a timely manner after the contested motion is resolved.
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Page 2 | Contacting the Court
For an expected motion for a temporary restraining order or other expedited relief, make a courtesy call to the Courtroom Deputy.
A courtesy call should be made to Magda Muzza, Courtroom Deputy, at (210) 244- 5021.
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Page 2 | Contacting the Court
Parties may not contact the Court during depositions.
No.
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Page 2 | Contacting the Court
A requested telephone conference must be coordinated with Magda Muzza and will occur only with the Judge’s approval.
Yes. If a telephone conference is requested, it should be arranged in coordination with Magda Muzza and will be held only if approved by the Judge.
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Page 6 | Motions Practice
The listed proposed documents should be emailed to the Courtroom Deputy at the specified address.
Yes. Proposed jury instructions, verdict forms and/or proposed finds of fact and conclusions of law should be provided in Microsoft Word and emailed to 9 758659.1 ===== PAGE 10 ===== magda_muzza@txwd.uscourts.gov.
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Do not contact the Court about pending-motion status; if case management otherwise requires it, contact Magda Muzza after four months.
Generally, no. The Court will address all pending motions in a timely manner appropriate to management of the Court’s docket. If otherwise necessary for case management, after four months, you may contact Magda Muzza.
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A party requesting a telephone conference must explain why it is necessary and contact Magda Muzza; if approved, she arranges the conference.
In certain circumstances. If a telephone conference is requested, the requesting party should contact Magda Muzza at (210) 244-5021 or at magda_muzza@txwd.uscourts.gov. The party must explain why a telephone conference is necessary. If approved by the Court, Magda Muzza will arrange the telephone conference with parties.
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Page 18 | Motions Practice
Proposed jury instructions, verdict forms, and proposed findings and conclusions should be emailed to the Courtroom Deputy at the specified address.
Yes. Proposed jury instructions, verdict forms and/or proposed finds of fact and conclusions of law should be provided in Microsoft Word and emailed to magda_muzza@txwd.uscourts.gov.
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Page 20 | Hearing and Trial Procedures
Contact Missy Kauffman by phone or email about non-case-related scheduling matters.
For a non-case related scheduling matter, please contact Missy Kauffman at (210) 244-5183 or missy_kauffman@txwd.uscourts.gov.
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Page 1 | Contacting the Court